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Worldwide Leaders Convene to Protect and Advance Global Biodiversity

  • by Ali S Loge
UC Davis hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation University Leaders’ Forum Monday (Nov. 13), bringing together nearly 100 international environmental leaders to discuss sustaining and strengthening biodiversity amid climate change. The forum, “Investing in Tomorrow’s Biodiversity,” highlighted UC Davis’ efforts to make a positive impact on the environment.
Stephanie Zarate and Kayton Carter sit at a round table with Chancellor May for an episode of "Face to Face."

‘Face to Face’: Standardizing Student Advising

  • by José Vadi
Global Learning Advising and Outreach Coordinator, Stephanie Zarate, engages in a conversation with campus leader, Kayton Carter, as they join Chancellor May for an episode of "Face to Face with Chancellor May." Read an excerpt of the article below and follow the link to read the original article. 
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APWiL Mentoring Program 3rd Cohort Concludes, Having Promoted Teaching and Learning in Both Directions

The APRU APWiL Mentoring Program, co-chaired by UC Davis and Universiti Malaya, recently wrapped up another successful year of fostering women's leadership across APRU institutions. Read an excerpt of the article below and follow the link to read the original article.

The APWiL Mentoring Program 3rd Cohort wrapped up on October 11 with a virtual graduation ceremony kick-started with a keynote speech by Prof.

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UCD Crowdfund to Help Threatened Scholars

  • by Monica Stark, Davis Enterprise
UC Davis scholar, Pamir Hazem, shares the impact of Crowdfund UC Davis on his family's life. Fleeing to Pakistan and Rwanda after the Taliban invaded Afghanistan, Hazem was finally able to move to Davis thanks to the help of the Global Community Emergency Fund. Read a summary from The Davis Enterprise below and follow the link to read the original article.

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Pamir Hazem, a practicing attorney, was silenced and threatened. 

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UC Davis Releases First Global Strategic Plan

  • by Ali S Loge
The University of California, Davis, released its first global strategic plan that creates a five-year global vision for the institution in support of the campus strategic plan, “To Boldly Go.”  This plan focuses on strategies and actions that the campus will undertake to strengthen and accelerate its global contributions.  
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Travel Announcement: Middle East and North Africa

On October 20, 2023 the University of California Office of the President released a letter regarding travel in the Middle East and North Africa. “In recent weeks, we have seen an escalating security risk within the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region, including anti-Israel and anti-United States protests and violence in several countries. Due to this heightened risk and our concern for the health and safety of University of California students, faculty, and staff, I am directing the UC community to avoid all non-essential travel to the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region for the foreseeable future.”
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Checking In With Chancellor May: Standing With You

  • by Gary S. May

To the UC Davis Community:

Nearly two weeks ago, LeShelle and I awoke to the distressing news of horrific attacks on Israel. The actions of Hamas are morally reprehensible and indefensible. Since then, we've remained deeply troubled by the continuing violence in the region, including the devastating loss of civilian Palestinian lives in Gaza and the escalation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis there. We affirm the human rights of all people and the ability for everyone to live a peaceful and dignified life.

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